SOCI 208 - Intro to Global Studies

Institution:

Raritan Valley Community College

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Description:

This course will introduce students to global studies by examining a number of global issues, which include (1) national security, nuclear proliferation and interventionism, (2) war, political violence, and militarism, (3) trade and natural resources, (4) democracy and democratization, (5) global stratification and (6) sustainable development and scarce resources. An underlying theme in the course is the concept of globalization since the end of World War II. Theories and concepts will form a framework for analyzing the transformations of institutional systems, social structures and environmental contexts at global, national and local levels. 194 RVCC 2008-2009 Catalog ? For updated information, visit www.raritanval.edu

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.raritanval.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 526-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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